Ham Radio  

Amateur Radio, often called Ham Radio, is a hobby enjoyed by about six million people throughout the world. An amateur radio operator, also known as a ham or radio amateur, uses advanced radio equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self-training. Amateur radio operators have personal wireless communications with friends, family members, and even complete strangers, and often support their communities with emergency and disaster communications while increasing their personal knowledge of electronics and radio theory.

The birth of amateur radio, and radio in general, was associated with various amateur experimenters. Throughout its history, amateur radio enthusiasts have made significant contributions to science, engineering, industry, and social services. Research by amateur radio operators has founded new industries, built economies, empowered nations, and saved lives in times of emergency.

Ham Radio introduction and history courtesy Wikipedia.

For additional information on Ham Radio and how to become licensed visit Learn About Amateur Radio from the ARRL, American Radio Relay League.


Nerds with Radios

Although normally called ham radio guys, friends typically call us nerds with radios.